Respiratory and sleep medicine
Respiratory medicine, also known as thoracic medicine or chest medicine, deals with investigation and treatment of diseases of the lungs. At The Wesley Hospital, we treat patients with a wide variety of respiratory conditions, including:
- Asthma.
- Bronchitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Chronic respiratory failure.
- Emphysema.
- Lung cancer.
- Pneumonia.
- Restrictive lung diseases.
In sleep medicine, we provide a comprehensive service using state-of-the-art technology to evaluate sleep disorders, such as:
- Cheyne-Stokes Respiration.
- Chronic snoring
- Insomnia.
- Narcolepsy.
- Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome.
- Obstructive sleep apnoea.
- Restless leg syndrome.
Our team includes specialist physicians along with scientific, technical and nursing care staff who practise across multiple areas of sleep and lung health. The Wesley Hospital also provides a pulmonary rehabilitation program for people with chronic lung conditions.
Meet our respiratory and sleep physicians
Note: The information here is for general reference only. To understand the benefits and risks specific to your condition and overall situation, please discuss any procedure with your treating doctor.
Your next step
To access respiratory and sleep medicine services at The Wesley Hospital, you will need a referral from your GP. From there, you can make an appointment with one of our respiratory and sleep medicine physicians.